Overview
- Late October reports from Sky Germany say Martin Ødegaard could imagine a future move to Bayern Munich and has had repeated contact with the club over the years.
- Arsenal have held initial, informal talks to extend Ødegaard’s contract so he does not enter its final year in 2027 and potentially leave for free in 2028.
- The club has told sources it would consider selling Ødegaard in the summer of 2027 if no new deal is agreed, creating a clear transfer timeline to watch.
- Bayern are reported to have long-standing interest but do not view signing Ødegaard as an urgent priority because they feel central midfield is well stocked right now.
- Ødegaard is Arsenal’s captain, joined permanently from Real Madrid in 2021, and has made 248 appearances with 46 goals and 47 assists, making his future consequential for Arsenal’s squad and supporters.